Modernization stalls when talent is lacking. Budgets spiral out of control. Risk increases.
Engaging certified EUC specialists reverses the dynamic—speed now, recruitment later.
With the rise of the cloud, the shortage is widening and becoming too costly to ignore (TechTarget).
Cortex provides Microsoft and AWS experts who can start immediately and leave you more self-sufficient when they leave (Cortex EUC services).
On-demand talent fills the EUC gap
Cloud work is outstripping staffing levels. IDC (via TechTarget) estimates that 90% of organizations will face a 5.5% impact by 2026; projects are being delayed and security is suffering.TechTarget).
On-demand professionals restore velocity: migration plan, build automation, security foundations and knowledge transfer.
They also adjust to demand —reinforcements for a deployment, reduction after stabilization.
Security and compliance require unified endpoint control.
Zero Trust is not optional. The CISA maturity model places device security and visibility at the heart of the approach (CISA Zero Trust 2.0).
NIST recommends device lifecycle controls, configuration management, and policy enforcement to reduce risk (NIST SP 800-124r2).
Cortex specialists implement these controls in Intune and AWS EUC to simplify audits and reduce incidents.
Acceleration levers offered by Cortex
- Targeted expertise, quick start-ups. Certified Intune and AWS EUC engineers arrive with ready-to-use templates, baselines, and runbooks.
- Consolidation of tools & measurable savings. Forrester's TEI shows that Intune reduces endpoint management licensing costs by 38 % and breach risk by 15 % for a composite enterprise (Forrester TEI, June 2024).
- Speed towards productivity. TEI results: onboarding of new devices 80 % faster and 75 % less triage time; overall ROI of 181 % and NPV of 11.36 M$ over three years.
High-impact use case in cloud modernization
M365/Intune consolidation
Unify endpoint management to simplify policies, patching, and analytics. The TEI study quantifies 30 % of user productivity gains through faster onboarding and less downtime (Forrester TEI).
Cortex engineers standardize registration (Autopilot), compliance and EPM/Remote Help in order to reduce support queues (ProServeIT overview).
AWS WorkSpaces/AppStream Deployments
Deliver secure desktops and streaming applications globally without managing fragile VDI stacks. AWS EUC services maintain security posture and agility for remote work (AWS EUC overview).
A StratusGrid case illustrates encrypted traffic, MFA, and compliance-compliant operations for travelers requiring low-latency access (StratusGrid case).
Application packaging and compatibility
Avoid rollovers that get bogged down. Specialists package legacy applications (Win32/MSIX), automate smoke tests and fix via shims—while maintaining the schedule.
A visible ROI from the very first weeks
- Delays and costs are decreasing. Intune consolidation and automation reduce expense and accelerate onboarding; the TEI model delivers major security and efficiency gains.
- Operational independence. Cortex documents each control and pipeline, then trains your teams for the run day-2.
- Risk reduction. A unified configuration and encrypted access paths reduce the blast radius; the CISA/NIST guidelines underpin these controls.
How to get started with Cortex
- Take a framing call. Define objectives and environments in 48–72 hours—without heavy commitment.
- Choose an engagement model. Time management, blocks of hours or fixed-price projects.
- Launch and transfer. Execute in sprints, measure quick gains and hand off with clean runbooks.
EUC modernization shouldn't wait for hiring cycles. Bring in specialists, compress timelines, and quickly prove value—then rotate with your team. Ready to move? Talk to Cortex today.
FAQ
What certifications can be expected from EUC engineers on demand?
Microsoft Intune/M365, AWS EUC and security certifications aligned with NIST/CISA guides.
Over what timeframe can we expect the impact?
Teams typically deliver foundations and initial enrollments within a few weeks; TEI benchmarks show strong gains in onboarding and support workload.
Do service providers make us dependent?
No, not if you require documentation and shadowing. Cortex missions include runbooks and training so your team has day-2 control.
How do you measure success?
Track onboarding time, ticket volume, policy compliance and publisher spending; compare to TEI deltas and your pre-project baselines.
Does this also help with recruitment?
Yes. While you are recruiting, on-demand experts maintain advancement; security roles remain in strong growth (decade trend).
